Field Installation - Decagon Devices EM50 Operator's Manual

Em50 Series
the COM port name.
Note: If you cannot connect to your Em50, you may need to
install the driver for the USB cable. To download a driver go
to www.decagon.com/usb.
4. Once you have successfully connected, the menus on the main
screen become active.
5. At the device setup screen that appears, click on the various
fields to enter a name for your logger and choose sensor types
for each port.
When using the Em50R, select the radio settings you plan to
use (Section 6). Click "Apply" to save the changes. When
using the EM50G, select your communication configurations
(Section 4).
6. Press the "Disconnect" icon when finished.
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Field Installation

Note: To watch a five minute video on installing soil moisture sen-
sors with an Em50 logger, visit www.decagon.com/install.
The Em50 can serve as a collection station for up to five sensors.
The Em50 is compatible only with sensors made by Decagon such as
the ECH O water content probes, rain gauge, temperature sensors,
etc. Follow steps 1 through 5 to perform a field installation the Em50
and sensors.
1. If you are using the Em50R or Em50G, perform a telemetry
test to check the wireless signal. If your signal is low or does
not exist, move to an alternative location. (Sometimes only a
few feet away is sufficient.)
2. Install your sensors as directed in their respective Operator's
Manual.
3. Plug the sensor jack firmly into the Em50 input port.
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